Rugged-N-Raw

PMD

About Rugged-N-Raw

"Rugged-N-Raw" is the first single released from PMD's second album, Business Is Business. The song made it to three different Billboard charts, gaining the most success on the Rap charts where it peaked at 19. PMD's fellow Hit Squad members Das EFX contribute verses to the song.


Year:
1996
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Ba-bom, boom, aoowww, heh
I`m blast the cold blast, I`m back to cold blast
*scratch* from the Squad tower
(Yo don`t erase that intro!)
*whistling*

Chorus: repeat 4X (with variations and Hit Squad shoutouts)
I represent the hardcore rough rugged and raw
The PMD the mic`s my only friends

[Chorus
Verse One: PMD
I grab my cordless like my nigga DJ Scratch is on the cut
Hit Squad on live, PMD`s like what (what?)
I`m too rough, gettin snuffed all in the cut
Get with the rugged raw shit, catch a nigga in the gut
Cause I`m Blass and niggaz ass stay gear with the Hilfiger
Timberland boots, Rolex, whip a Benz
So throw your hands up in the air like you don`t care
Chickenheads swingin from chandeliers in they underwear
That`s that be	-boy shit, grab your big dick
Crack a 40, spark an L and get bent shit
Three eighty by the hip in case a nigga slip
Don`t like beefs or jealousy fucks?
It`s mass confusion niggaz losin by the minute tryin to win it
But thanks to hip-hop, yo Scratch spin it

Chorus 1/2
Verse Two:
Yippie-yi-yay, yippy-yo, it`s the, slow-flow mechanic
Mass confusion is crusin just start to panic
and you don`t stop, got the Hit Squad backin me
Spark your L`s, honies sip your daquiri
Ask for P, my mission in to get richer and
lost my other half but I still got my Fisherman
hat, it ain`t over til the fat chickenhead catch
wreck, snap that bitch neck
I show and prove niggaz best to move slow
The P the Mic Doc (c`mon) the micraphone`s my only
friend, can`t even trust nobody
Cause next thing you know I`m fuckin bustin somebody
My shadow got my back and that`s the way it goes
Keep my eyes out for foes and remain on my tippy toes
Respect my flows then release it for the brothers
One to hundreds, the fuckin certified top gunners
I keep a close knit quick to roast click
Bout to pull shit, a few dimepieces if the hoes fit
It don`t quit, it don`t stop, and never will and
so kill it, I`m strictly hardcore so you can see it

Chorus
*shouts, DJ Scratch on the cut, misc.*

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PMD

Parish J. Smith (born May 13, 1968), better known as PMD (Parish Making Dollars), is an east coast rapper from Smithtown, Long Island and one-half of EPMD. more »

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Written by: WILLIAM D HINES, ANDRE G WESTON, ANGEL AGUILAR, PARRISH SMITH

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Rugged-N-Raw" is a song by PMD, whose real name is Parrish Smith. He is an American rapper, a member of the legendary hip-hop duo EPMD.
Album Details
The song is from the album "Business is Business", which was released in 1996. This was PMD’s second solo studio album.
Musical Style
"Rugged-N-Raw" is notable for its gritty sound and raw lyrics, keeping in line with PMD's reputation for hardcore rap.
Featuring Artists
The single features another influential rapper, Das EFX, who contributes to the track's catchy, choppy chorus.
Chart Rankings
While "Rugged-N-Raw" itself did not achieve significant chart success, its position on an influential album places it as a notable track in PMD's discography.
Music Video
A music video was produced for "Rugged-N-Raw," which further added to its popularity.
Cultural Impact
This song is considered a classic by some hip-hop purists due to PMD’s impactful lyrics and flow, as well as its serious, hard-beat backing track.
Sample Usage
"Rugged-N-Raw" contains samples from other songs, like many hip-hop tracks of the era. This includes samples from "Papa Was Too" by Joe Tex and "Blowout" by Dave Pike Set, adding a creative element to PMD's track.
Critical Reception
Critics praised the song for its unfiltered lyrics and raw delivery, aligning well with PMD's traditional hip-hop style.
Legacy
"Rugged-N-Raw" remains one of PMD's most memorable solo tracks and continues to be referenced in discussions about classic hip-hop music.

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